I disagree with this, somewhat. I think the problems of poverty and extreme poverty are undeniable when you look at the examples gates gave. OTOH, in terms of

I disagree with this, somewhat. I think the problems of poverty and extreme poverty are undeniable when you look at the examples gates gave. OTOH, in terms of political discussion^ it is a mistake to avoid including positive trends in a discussion. Trends are a huge part of understanding. Does the world need a break from the processes ongoing or do we need to double down and continue/accelerate the trend? The idea that good news is bad because it distracts from the bad news that still needs attention is shortsighted... and common in change oriented politics. ^id argue when arguments like deflection and staying on message come into play, it's a sign that this is a political discussion